Titan is part of Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd., based in Bedford, UK. Titan is a world-leading manufacturer of slitter rewinders for flexible packaging materials, plastic film, labelstock, laminates and paper. We also provide fully automated and integrated roll handling systems to meet specific production requirements.

Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. was established in 1976 and is a world-leading supplier and provider of solutions in slitting and rewinding technology, as well as finished roll-handling systems. The company has been awarded the Queen’s Award for Export Achievement on three occasions and its products are represented by two of the converting industry’s world-leading brands, Atlas and Titan.

The Atlas and Titan brands have been at the forefront of slitting and rewinding technology for many decades, and in 2014 Titan celebrated its 50th Anniversary. With more than 3,500 machine installations in more than 80 countries, Atlas and Titan are recognised as global market leaders in the production of primary and secondary slitter rewinders.

The aim of the company has always been to provide the highest quality service in all areas of its business, which has enabled Atlas and Titan to establish long-term relationships with all its customers and stakeholders.

Our future success will be based on understanding the changing needs of customers and the dynamics of the current business environment. Atlas will continue to develop its business and operations in order to support customers for many decades to come.

Production facilities and service centres

A purpose-built production facility located in Kempston, Bedford, approximately 50km north of London, also includes the company’s R&D facilities, as well as service and demonstration centres.

The UK head office is complemented by regional sales and service centres in China, India and the US, with additional support services based in Mexico, South East Asia and other locations.

Highest standards in slitting and rewinding

From the initial sales enquiry through to installation and start-up of all new equipment, Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. strives to achieve the highest standards. Customers can expect:

Sales process: a team of experts with specific technical and process knowledge working to match customer requirements with the correct technology, as well as clear and pro-active communication enabling fast decision-making and support through the complete sales process

Project management: dedicated personal contact providing reliable time schedules and co-ordinating activities between customers and the Atlas team

Lean manufacturing: working to the latest industry standards and quality processes, in close partnership with the supply base to ensure the highest possible standards with the ‘Five S’ principle (sort, set, shine, standardise and sustain)

Automation: using the latest control technology to provide intelligent, accurate and reliable machine control for optimum productivity

Process knowledge: based on more than four decades of experience and more than 3,500 machine installations, Atlas can share extensive experience with its customer base

Guarantees: all Atlas and Titan products are covered by comprehensive guarantees

Continued support: the company’s global network can offer the security required for continuous 24/7 operation throughout the life cycle of the installed equipment

The company adheres to a strict code of quality standards and has an ongoing apprenticeship scheme to encourage the development of skills and technical know-how at all levels.

Environment and sustainability

It is the policy of Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. to pursue strategies to assess and minimise negative impact on the environment within its operations, product development and commercial activities.

The company also adheres to the principles of sustainable development and expects a similar commitment to environmental responsibility from its suppliers and contractors.

All Atlas and Titan development projects take into consideration the environmental impact of the equipment and the customers’ materials. This is reflected by:

Lower energy consumption to run equipment through the use of regenerative technology

More compact machine design reducing the footprint of the equipment and requirements of global logistics

Atlas Converting Equipment is very pleased to report that the Open House event held on 17 September in Kempston, Bedford, UK, to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Titan Slitter Rewinders was a great success. More than 80 guests, as well as representatives from partner supplier companies, Titan agents and the converting media, were welcomed to the event.

Nampak is Africa's leading packaging company, which not only has extensive operations in South Africa but also in ten other countries on the continent, as well as nine production sites in the UK, supplying lightweight HDPE bottles for the food, drink and dairy industries.

Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd (UK) will present the latest Atlas CW Series and Titan SR9 Series slitter rewinders for plastic film and flexible materials at Chinaplas 2014, to be held in Shanghai, China, 23-26 April on stand W5-J05 in Hall W5.

Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. (UK) will present its 'next generation' Atlas CW Series and Titan SR9 Series slitter rewinder technology for film and flexible materials at the K'2013 exhibition in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 16th – 23rd October on Stand 3-B91 in Hall 3.

Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. is pleased to confirm that it has recently appointed DTM Flexo Services as its new agent to represent the range of Atlas & Titan slitter rewinders in Canada, excluding British Columbia. Customers in BC will be supported by the existing Atlas & Titan agent, Flexo Network, based in San Pedro, California.

Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. is pleased to confirm that it has recently appointed DTM Flexo Services as its new agent to represent the range of Atlas & Titan slitter rewinders in Canada, excluding British Columbia. Customers in BC will be supported by the existing Atlas & Titan agent, Flexo Network, based in San Pedro, California.

M-Tech Plastics, based in Gauteng (Johannesburg), South Africa, is on track towards achieving its long-term service and supply goals, with news of investments in top-class converting equipment to meet a stringent service strategy and enhance its fast-growing flexible packaging operations.

Atlas Converting Equipment is pleased to confirm that it has received an order for two Titan ER610 compact slitter rewinders from Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group) based in Noida, India, for its flexible packaging operations located in Guwahati, Assam (NE India). DS Group will install the two new slitters in a purpose-built facility during September 2012.

Atlas Converting Equipment is pleased to confirm that it has recently appointed Coras do Brasil as its new agent to represent the range of Atlas and Titan slitter rewinders in Brazil. Coras do Brasil is located in Brooklin, São Paulo, and has been established in the flexible materials converting industry for more than 30 years.

Atlas Converting Equipment is pleased to confirm an order from Daelim Industrial Co. of South Korea for a new 8.7m wide Atlas CW1040 Series primary slitter rewinder. The film slitter will be installed in conjunction with a new BOPP film production line at the company's extensive production facility in the city of Jeonju, approximately 100km south of the capital, Seoul.

Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. (UK) is pleased to report a significant level of enquiries and sales of several Titan slitter rewinders during the recent drupa 2012 exhibition in Düsseldorf, Germany, from 3 until 16 May 2012, including one Titan ER610 compact slitter to a new customer in Germany.

FFP Packaging Solutions, based in Northampton, UK, is one of the country's leading converters and supplier of flexible packaging materials. Ongoing business expansion, including the recent installation of a new eight colour flexographic printing press has led to the need for additional slitting and rewinding capacity and a new Titan SR9-DT dual turret rewinder from Atlas Converting Equipment Ltd. will be installed in June 2012.

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